Eswatini vs Lesotho: Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 2.69 billion current US$ against 2.61 billion current US$ in Eswatini, a difference of 77.69 million current US$.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Lesotho ahead.
Eswatini ranks 160th and Lesotho ranks 159th of 192 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Eswatini averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.89 billion current US$ | 2.19 billion current US$ | 300.83 million current US$ | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 2.22 billion current US$ | 2.21 billion current US$ | 13.88 million current US$ | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, Eswatini or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 2.69 billion current US$ against 2.61 billion current US$ in Eswatini as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 77.69 million current US$, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Eswatini and Lesotho rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Eswatini ranks 160th and Lesotho ranks 159th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.